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18 hours ago
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'At-Risk' Man Found Dead Nearly a Week After Vanishing on a Walk, Police Say
Police said Quang Diep was last seen walking near the 7400 block of N. Judson St., in San Diego's Linda Vista neighborhood on June 18 Authorities and Diep's son later confirmed that the 79-year-old was found dead six days later Diep leaves behind a wife, two sons, a daughter and two grandchildrenA 79-year-old man who disappeared in a San Diego neighborhood has been found dead, authorities said. Quang Diep was reported missing on Wednesday, June 18, the San Diego Police Department announced at the time. Authorities said he was last seen walking near the 7400 block of N. Judson St., in the Linda Vista community at around 6:30 p.m. local time. 'He's considered at-risk due to medical concerns,' police said in the missing person's bulletin. At the time of his disappearance, Diep was described as a Vietnamese male measuring 5'5' in height and weighing 150 lbs., authorities said. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve green button-up shirt over a gray shirt, green sweatpants and black Puma slides. However, police told Fox affiliate KUSI that Diep's body was located along State Route 163 on Tuesday, June 24. The department offered no additional information about the circumstances surrounding Diep's death. PEOPLE reached out to the SDPD and Kane Diep for additional information on Friday, June 27. Diep's son Kane also confirmed his father's passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday. 'Thank you to everyone who've helped search for my dad Quang Diep,' Kane wrote. 'We've received heartbreaking news that he has passed away. We're deeply grateful for the support and care from our communities. We wanted to let you know so you can stop searching. Thank you again for your compassion, kindness, and love. We've felt every bit of it. ❤️' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to a published obituary, Diep was born in Saigon. He leaves behind a wife, two sons including Kane, a daughter and two grandchildren. A funeral service is scheduled for July 4. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Man missing for about a week in Linda Vista has died, family says
(Above: Nexstar Media Wire video on what to do if a loved one goes missing) SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 79-year-old man who was reported missing last week in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego has died, his family and police confirmed. Quang Diep was reported missing on Wednesday, June 18. Flyers were posted around the community, telling people to be on the lookout for him and, if spotted, to report his whereabouts to police. On Wednesday, the San Diego Police Department told FOX 5/KUSI Diep was found deceased along State Route 163 on Tuesday. No other details about his death were immediately available. His son, Kane Diep, made a post on social media, confirming that his father had passed away. 'Thank you to everyone who've helped search for my dad Quang Diep. We've received heartbreaking news that he has passed away,' Kane posted in an Instagram story. 'We're deeply grateful for the support and care from our communities. We wanted to let you know so you can stop searching.' According to the San Diego Police Department, the elder Diep was last seen walking away from a home on the 7400 block of North Judson St. around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. He was considered at risk due to medical concerns, police said at the time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
